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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,297, 210,140.70 and 98,574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,297, 210,140.70 and 98,574.56 is: 136,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,297 : 210,140.70 = 98,574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,297/210,140.70 = 98,574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,297x = 210,140.70 × 98,574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,297x = 20,714,527,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714,527,040.59/152,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,014.02

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